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Cylinder Head Assembly

CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS



Cylinder Head Bolt
First pass 60 Nm (44 lb ft)
Final pass 95 degrees

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT RE-USABILITY

Notice: This component uses torque-to-yield bolts. When servicing this component do not reuse the bolts, New torque-to-yield bolts must be installed. Reusing used torque-to-yield bolts will not provide proper bolt torque and clamp load. Failure to install NEW torque-to-yield bolts may lead to engine damage.

CYLINDER HEAD SURFACE VARIATION

CYLINDER HEAD

Surface Flatness
Block Deck 0.08 mm Per 152 mm (0.003 in Per 6 in)
Exhaust Manifold Deck 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Intake Manifold Deck 0.1 mm (0.004 in)

CYLINDER BLOCK

Cylinder Head Deck Surface Flatness 0.05 mm per 152 mm (0.0019 in per 6 in)

INTAKE MANIFOLD



Lower Intake Manifold Bolt - Center
First Pass 7 Nm (62 lb in)
Final Pass 13 Nm (115 lb in)

Lower Intake Manifold Bolt - Corner
First Pass 7 Nm (62 lb in)
Final Pass 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Upper Intake Manifold Bolt/Stud 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Exhaust Manifold Bolt 20 Nm (15 lb ft)